In the case of ICSI application, a diagnostic procedure through
amniocentesis is suggested.
Some
risk is theoretically linked to anesthesia for pick-up, but in
addition to precautions taken through preliminary
preoperative
investigations,
it should be realized that this anesthesia is very light
thus avoiding any significant danger.
As in any spontaneous pregnancy, the embryo may sometimes
implant itself outside the uterus (i.e. namely in a Fallopian
tube) but such
an unfortunate event can be detected early through standard
blood tests and ultrasound screening.
Abdominal discomfort may occur in the days following embryo
replacement. In general this symptom corresponds to enlargement
of the ovaries
which will soon regress.
In some rare cases (0,75 %), however, blood and ultrasound
controls will point to the need of 2 or 3 days of hospitalization
to treat
this condition called 'ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome".
